Panasonic Memory Card Camera Recorder AG-AC8P Operating Instructions

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When you stop deleting halfway:Select [CANCEL] and press the button in the center while deleting.
≥The scenes or still pictures that have already been deleted when the deletion is canceled cannot 
be restored.
To complete editing:Select [Return] and press the button in the center.
≥Scenes that cannot be played back (the thumbnails are displayed as  ) cannot be deleted.
≥ In case of [ALL SCENES], the deletion may take time if there are many scenes or still pictures.
≥ If you delete scenes recorded on other products or still pictures conforming to DCF standard with 
this unit, all the data related to the scenes/still pictures may be deleted.
≥ When still pictures recorded on an SD card by other products are deleted, a still picture (other 
than JPEG) that cannot be played back on this unit, may be erased.
Protecting scenes/still pictures
Scenes/still pictures can be protected so that they are not deleted by mistake.
(Even if you protect some scenes/still pictures, formatting the media will delete them.)
≥Change the mode to  .
1Select the menu.
* If an Eye-Fi card that has been set on the computer as a card used for transferring selected files 
is in the unit when [PICT. SETUP] is selected, [TRANSFER/PROTECT] is displayed.
2Select the scene/still picture to be protected and press the button in the 
center.
≥When the button in the center is pressed, the scene/still picture is selected (indicated by   on 
the thumbnail).
To cancel the operation, select the scene/still picture and press the button in the center again.
≥ Select [Return] and press the button in the center to complete the settings. : [VIDEO SETUP] or [PICT. SETUP] 
# [SCENE PROTECT]
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≥Use the AV cable (supplied) or HDMI cable (commercially-available) and check the output 
settings.
≥ HDMI is the interface for digital devices. If you connect this unit to a HDMI compatible high-
definition TV and then play back the recorded high-definition images, you can enjoy them in high 
resolution with high quality sound.
1Connect this unit to a TV.
Advanced (Playback)
Watching Video/Pictures on your TV
Confirm the terminals on your TV and use a cable compatible with the terminals. Image 
quality may vary with the connected terminals.
A High quality
1 HDMI terminal
2 Component 
terminal
3 Video terminal
AHDMI cable (commercially-
available)
≥ Be sure to connect to the HDMI 
terminal.
≥ Connecting with a HDMI cable 
(l 74)
B Component cable 
(commercially-available)
C AV cable (supplied)
Picture quality
1 High-definition images when 
connecting to HDMI terminal
2 High definition images when 
connecting to component 
terminal compatible with 
1080i
Standard images when 
connecting to component 
terminal compatible with 480i
3 Standard images when 
connecting to video terminal
RLOUT
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT
PR/CRPB/CBY
R L
OUT
AUDIO
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≥Check that the plugs are inserted as far as they go.
≥ Please use “High Speed HDMI Cables” that have the HDMI logo (as shown on the cover). Cables 
not conforming to the HDMI standard will not work. Panasonic HDMI cable is recommended. 
Part No.: RP-CHE15 (1.5 m (4.9 feet))
≥ When connecting to the component terminal of the TV, the yellow plug of the AV cable is not 
required.
≥ Do not use any other AV cables except the supplied one.
2Select the video input on the TV.≥Example:
Select the [HDMI] channel with a HDMI cable.
Select the [COMPONENT] channel with a component cable.
Select the [Video 2] channel with an AV cable.
(The name of the channel may differ depending on the connected TV.)
≥ Check the input setting (input switch) and the audio input setting on the TV. (For more 
information, please read the operating instructions for the TV.)
3Change the mode to   to play back.≥When connected to the TV, sound in Playback Mode is not output from this unit. Also, since the 
volume cannot be adjusted with this unit, adjust the volume of the TV.
∫ To watch images on a regular 
TV (4:3) or when both sides of 
the images do not appear on 
the screen
Change the menu setting to display the images 
correctly. (Check the TV setting.)
≥If you set the option to [4:3] and connect this 
unit and the TV with the AV cable, images 
may be displayed in a reduced size.
Example of images with a [16:9] aspect ratio 
on a regular TV (4:3)
* The screen is displayed this way when [TV  ASPECT] is set to [4:3] and [DOWN CONV.] 
is set to [LETTERBOX]. ( l104 )
≥ If a wide-screen TV is connected, adjust the 
aspect setting on the TV. (Refer to the 
operating instructions of the TV for details.) ≥
When [4:3] is set, the aspect ratio of an 
image displayed on the TV can be changed 
through the [DOWN CONV.] setting.
≥ When [DOWN CONV.] is set to [SIDE 
CROP], the sides of an image will be cut off, 
causing some icons on the TV to be hidden 
from the TV screen.
∫ To display the on-screen 
information on the TV
When the menu setting is changed, the 
information displayed on the screen (operation 
icon and Counter display etc.) can be 
displayed/not displayed on the TV.
: [OTHER FUNCTION]  # 
[TV ASPECT]  # [4:3]
[TV ASPECT] setting
[16:9][4:3]
*
MENU
: [SW & DISP SETUP]  # 
[VIDEO OUT OSD]  # [ON] or [OFF]MENU 
						

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Connecting with a HDMI cable
Select the desired method of HDMI output.
* This is displayed only in Playback Mode.
≥[AUTO] determines the output resolution automatically based on information from the connected 
TV.
If the images are not output on the TV when the setting is [AUTO], switch to the method [1080p], 
[1080i], [720p] or [480p] which enables the images to be displayed on your TV. (Please read the 
operating instructions for the TV.)
≥ Images may not be displayed on the television for  several seconds in some cases, such as when 
changing between scenes.
≥ When [HDMI RESOLUTION] is set to [AUTO], an image being recorded in [PM 720/60p] will be 
output to the TV in [1080p].
≥ When a scene recorded in [PM 720/60p] is played back on the TV, even if [HDMI RESOLUTION] 
is set to [1080p], the scene will be output in [720p].
Connecting with the component cable
Component output setting can be changed. : [OTHER FUNCTION] 
# [HDMI RESOLUTION]  # desired setting
[AUTO]/[1080p]/[1080i]/[720p]*/[480p]
: [OTHER FUNCTION]  # [COMPONENT OUT]  # desired setting
[480i]:When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 480i. 
(Playback is in standard quality.)
[1080i]:When connecting to the component terminal on the TV compatible with 1080i. 
(Playback is in high definition quality.)
MENU
MENU 
						

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If you connect an external drive (commercially-available) to this unit, you can copy motion pictures 
and still pictures recorded on this unit to an external drive.
It can also play back the scenes and still pictures copied to the external drive.
≥ You can copy scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit while maintaining the image quality.
≥ You can supply power to the external drive from this unit.
≥ A USB HDD or USB Flash Drive can be used as an external drive.
≥ Please read the operating instructions of the external drive for how to use it.
Preparing for copying/playing back
≥In the following cases, an external drive cannot be used by connecting it to this unit:
jAn external drive with a capacity of below 512 MB or above 2 TB
j When an external drive has two or more partitions
j If an external drive is in a format other than FAT32
j When connected by using a USB hub
A USB Connection Cable (supplied with recommended external drive)
B Recommended external drive (commercially-available)
1Connect this unit to the AC adaptor and change the mode to  .≥When the AC adaptor is not connected to this unit, the external drive cannot be used.
2Set [USB MODE] to [HOST]. (l99)
3Connect this unit to the external drive with the USB Connection Cable 
(supplied with external drive).
≥Connect the USB Connection Cable to the HOST slot of this unit’s USB terminal.
≥ It may take several minutes until the connection is completed.
Copy/Dubbing
Copying/playing back with an external 
drive
When an external drive that requires formatting is connected, a message is displayed. Follow 
the instructions on the screen to format it.
IMPORTANT: Formatting the external drive will erase all data/content previously stored on the 
external drive and cannot be recovered. Back up important data on your computer before 
formatting the external drive. Panasonic will not be liable for lost data/content.
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4Select the desired item and press the button in the center.
≥Following can be performed by connecting the external drive with the scenes and still pictures 
copied from this unit to other devices.
jPlayback on Panasonic TV with a USB terminal
j Dub onto the Panasonic Blu-ray disc recorder with a USB terminal
∫ Points to check before copying
≥When using an external drive for the first time, or using an external drive that has been 
used with other devices, a message is displayed. Follow the on-screen instructions to 
format the external drive.
≥ Before copying, go to [MEDIA STATUS] to check the amount of free space on the external drive.
≥ In the following cases, copying may take longer:
jThere are lots of scenes
j The temperature of this unit is high
≥ If you copy protected scenes or still pictures, the protection setting of the copied scenes or still 
pictures are canceled.
≥ The order in which the scenes were copied cannot be changed.
[Simple copy]:Copies all scenes and still pictures recorded with this unit that 
have not been copied yet. ( l77)
[Copy selected files]:Allows you to select desired scenes/still pictures, and then 
copy. ( l78)
[Playback from External 
Drive]:Plays back scenes and still pictures stored in an external drive 
on this unit. ( l79)
[Safe Removal]:Allows you to safely remove this unit and an external drive.
When the external drive is connected to other devices such as Blu-ray disc recorder, a 
message prompting to format the external drive may display. All the scenes and still 
pictures recorded on the external drive will be erased if formatted. Do not format as 
important data will get erased and it will be impossible to restore.
Before you delete the data on the media after copying is complete, be sure to play back 
the external drive to check that they have been copied to correctly. ( l79) 
						

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∫
Formatting
This is for initializing the external drive.
≥Please be aware that if a media is formatted then all the data recorded on the media is 
erased and cannot be recovered. Back up important data on a PC etc.
≥ Connect this unit to the external drive and select [Playback from External Drive] and press 
the button in the center.
≥ When formatting is complete, select [EXIT] and press the button in the center to exit the message 
screen.
≥ Connect this unit and the external drive to format.
You may no longer be able to use the external drive if you format them on another device such as 
a PC etc.
∫ Displaying media information
The used space of the external drive can be checked.
≥Connect this unit to the external drive and select [Playback from External Drive] and press 
the button in the center.
≥ If you select [CHANGE MEDIA] and press the button in the center, you can switch the display 
between the SD card 1, SD card 2 and external drive.
Simple copy
1Connect this unit to the external drive to prepare for copying. (l75)
2Select [Simple copy] and press the button in the center.≥When [Copy selected files] or [Playback from  External Drive] is selected, terminate the 
connection with the external drive ( l79), and then perform the operation of Step 1.
3Select the media you want to copy and press the button in the center.
4Select [YES] and press the button in the center.
5Select [EXIT] and press the button in the center when the copy complete 
message is displayed.
≥The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated.
When you stop copying halfway:Select [CANCEL] and press the button in the center while copying. : [OTHER FUNCTION] 
# [FORMAT MEDIA] # [EXTERNAL]
: [OTHER FUNCTION]  # [MEDIA STATUS]
MENU
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Copy selected files
1Connect this unit to the external drive to prepare for copying. (l75)
2Select [Copy selected files] and press the button in the center.≥You can also copy scenes or still pictures by pressing  , selecting [COPY]  # [Copy 
selected files].
3Select the media you want to copy and press the button in the center.
4Following the instructions on the screen, select the desired items and press 
the button in the center.
≥ It will return to the previous step by selecting   and press the button in the center.
≥ (When [SELECT SCENES] is selected)
When pressed the button in the center, the scene/still picture is selected and the   indication 
appears on the thumbnail. Select the scene/still picture and press the button in the center again 
to cancel the operation.
≥ (When [SELECT DATE] is selected)
When pressed the button in the center, the date is selected and surrounded by red. Select the 
date and press the button in the center again to cancel the operation.
≥ Up to 99 scenes/ 99 dates can be selected continuously.
≥ When the selected scenes include a scene recorded as the first portion of relay-recording, a 
message is displayed. Selecting [NEXT] and pressing the button in the center will recombine the 
relayed portions into one scene and copy it to the external drive. If the other media has no second 
portion of the relay-recorded scene, only the first portion will be copied. Regardless of the 
presence of the second portion, the relay information will not be canceled. To relay-record a new 
scene, perform [RELAY INFO CANCEL] ( l80).
5Select [EXIT] and press the button in the center when the copy complete 
message is displayed.
≥The thumbnail view of the copy destination is indicated.
When you stop copying halfwaySelect [CANCEL] and press the button in the center while copying.
[]:When copying from the SD card 1 to the external drive.
[]:When copying from the SD card 2 to the external drive.
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Playing back the external drive
≥Only motion picture/still picture that have been copied by connecting this unit to the 
external drive can be played back.
A USB Connection Cable (supplied with recommended external drive)
B Recommended external drive (commercially-available)
1Connect this unit to the external drive to prepare for playback. (l75)≥When playing back on a TV, connect this unit to the TV. ( l72)
2Select [Playback from External Drive] and press the button in the center.
3Select the scene or still picture to be played back and press the button in the 
center, then play it back.
≥The playback operation is performed the same as when playing back motion pictures or still 
pictures. ( l32, 67 )
To terminate the connection between this unit and the external drive1 Select the play mode select icon and press the button in the center.
2 Select   and press the button in the center.
≥Disconnect the USB Connection Cable from this unit.
≥It is also possible to switch the media to play back by selecting the play mode select icon and 
press the button in the center.
When the external drive is connected, the   (external drive) can be selected from the displayed 
media types. ( l32)
≥ Deleting scenes and still pictures on the external drive may take time.
≥ You cannot set the following items during playback of   (external drive).
j[SCENE PROTECT]
j [RELAY INFO CANCEL]
j [USB MODE]
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Relay scene combining
When a scene is relay-recorded (l60) from either of the SD cards to the other, the divided pieces 
can be recombined into one scene in an external drive.
A First media of relay-recording
B Second media of relay-recording
C Range of Relay Recording
D External drive
1Insert SD cards containing relay-recorded scenes into card slot 1 and card slot 2.
2Connect this unit to the external drive to prepare for playback (l75).
3Select [Playback from External Drive] and press the button in the center.
4Select the menu.
5When the confirmation message appears, select [YES] and press the button 
in the center.
6When the relayed scene combining operation is complete, a screen asking 
you to select [DELETE RELAY SCENE], [RELAY INFO CANCEL], or [EXIT] 
appears.
≥The thumbnail view of the external drive is indicated.
Relay-recorded sceneRelay scene combining
: [COPY]  # [RELAY SCENE COMBINE]
[DELETE RELAY SCENE]:The relay-recorded scene is deleted.
[RELAY INFO CANCEL]:Relay information is deleted from the relay-recorded scene.
[EXIT]:Select this item to exit the relayed scene combining operation 
and return to the thumbnail screen.
Combining of the relay scene cannot be performed if the available space on the external drive is 
less than the volume of the relayed scene.
Use an external drive with sufficient free space.
MENU